KINGMAN – On September 14, 2020, James Coffman applied for a recall request for Kingman Mayor Jen Miles. On Monday, January 11, recall petitions were submitted regarding the application, “2020REC001- Mayor Miles.”

The initial receipt provided by Mr. Coffman indicated that he submitted 148 petition sheets with 2,367 unverified signatures. After further review, it was determined that the actual number of submitted petitions was 168 sheets with 2,367 unverified signatures; 1384 is the number of verified signatures required to authorize this recall election.

Upon completion of the initial review per A.R.S. § 19-121.01(A), the Kingman City Clerk’s office has transmitted the petitions to the Mohave County Recorder Kristi Blair’s office for verification of 164 petition sheets with 2,287 unverified signatures. The recorder’s office has 60 days to verify signatures Once the petition sheets are returned to the Kingman City Clerk’s office with the results of sufficient signatures, the final determination will be made whether to proceed with the official filing of the recall.

For questions regarding the Kingman City Clerk’s process, please call (928) 753-8102.

For questions regarding the Mohave County Recorder’s process, please call (928) 753-0701.

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KINGMAN – Harrison Street will be closed between Valentine Ave. and Ashfork Ave. beginning Monday, June 1, from 5:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and again on Tuesday, June 2, for the same time (the road will be open before/after those times stated). UniSource Energy Services will be repairing a gas leak. Contact for the work is:   Jeff Fjelds at 928-715-7003 or  jfjeld@uesaz.com

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KINGMAN – Due to BNSF doing track maintenance on the 4^th street railroad crossing beginning April 28, 2020, at 6:00 a.m. through April 29, 2020, at 6:-00 pm., the crossing will be closed to traffic.

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BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City has canceled the last Farmer’s Market of the season scheduled for Saturday, May 2.

“It is in the best interest of the community to cancel the last Farmer’s Market of the year due to COVID-19,” City Manager Toby Cotter said. “We had approximately 5,000 people at the February event. It is a highly attended event.”

The Farmer’s Market will be closed June-September and re-open for its next season on Saturday, October 3 at Community Park.

“Bonnie and her volunteers, along with the city recreation staff, have put together one of the best Farmer’s Markets in the region. It’s really unfortunate that the community had to miss these two recent events, but they will be back stronger than ever in the fall,” Toby Cotter said. The dates of the next seasons Farmer’s Market are October 3, 2020, November 28, 2020, February 6, 2021, March 6, 2021, April 3, 2021 and May 1, 2021.

If you have any questions about the Bullhead City Farmer’s Market, please contact the Farmers Market Hotline at (928) 219-2333 or go to www.bullheadcityfarmersmarket.com.

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KINGMAN – Unisource Electric will have lane restrictions westbound and eastbound on Airway Avenue between Lomita Road and North Irving Street this Friday, March 6, 2020, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Unisource will be working on their electric poles.

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BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City will hold a primary election on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, for the purpose of electing four council members to fill four-year terms. A general election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 to fill any elected offices that remain unfilled after the primary election.

Council Members Kathy Bruck, Mark R. Clark, Tami Ring, and Sheila Shutts are currently serving four-year terms that will expire in November 2020.

Interested candidates can find more information on running for local office, compliance requirements, and election filings by reviewing the pamphlet entitled “2020 Election Information for Candidates” from www.bullheadcity.com, under “Department Directory,” “City Clerk,” “Elections.” Paper copies of this document will also be available at City Hall.

If you are interested in picking up a candidate nomination packet, please contact the City Clerk’s office to make an appointment. Please direct questions to Susan Stein, Bullhead City Clerk, at 928-763-9400, Ext. 468, or email sstein@bullheadcity.com.

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